On Sunday, 5 October 2025, Holy Cross Cathedral in Honiara joyfully celebrated the First Holy Communion of 117 children.
This was during the 11 am. Mass, presided over by Rev. Fr. Joseph Mary Roma, Administrator of Holy Cross Cathedral assisted by Br. Vickson.
The celebration was marked by a spirit-filled liturgy, beautifully animated by the Sunday school candidates who prepared for this sacred sacrament. Families, friends, and parishioners gathered to witness the children receive the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time, a milestone in their faith journey.
In his homily, Fr. Roma reflected on the Gospel of Luke 17:5-10, the teaching of the mustard seed, reminding the faithful that even a small measure of faith can bear great fruit when nurtured through prayer and lived in daily obedience to God.
He encouraged the community to examine their own faith and to faithfully carry out the duties God entrusts to each of us, emphasizing that service and humility are at the heart of Christian life.
The sacred celebration concluded with a joyous communal feast, fostering fellowship and thanksgiving to God for His abundant grace.
